The Rideau Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club was formed in 1974 and joined the United Counties of Snowmobile Clubs that same year. In 1976, the club became a member of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). The Smiths Falls and District Snowmobile Club was formed in 1970/71, also a member of the United Counties, joined the OFSC in 1976.
In April 1992, the Rideau Ridge Riders and the Smiths Falls and District Club amalgamated to form one club. Since our trail network parallels the Rideau Canal System, from Smiths Falls to Kingston, Ontario, Canada, it was appropriate to adopt the name Rideau Ridge Riders for the amalgamated club.
The Rideau Ridge Riders boasts a membership of 300+ members from Ontario and the USA, and maintains 224 kms of scenic trails.
There are two TOP trails running through the area:
- TOPS E trail Starts at Napanee and runs through Smiths Falls, connecting with the BEAST and K&P Club to the north and the Lennox & Addington Ridge Runners to the south.
- E105 intersects the TOPS E trail at Forfar, connecting with the Athens Club and the Seaway Valley to the east.
These two TOP trails form part of the new Leeds & Grenville Snowmobile Association showcase trail on which snowmobilers can travel in a 235 km loop through the Athens & District, Elizabethtown, Grenville, Kemptville, and the Rideau Ridge Riders snowmobile clubs.
The Rideau Ridge Riders provides several scenic trails which meander through woodlands and fields, along with access to the villages of Portland, Newboro, Westport, Elgin, Seeleys Bay, Rideau Ferry and Smiths Falls where snowmobilers can gas up, visit the various restaurants and unique shops, stay overnight at one of the great Country Inns and ride the trails for a few days.
Clubhouse
The Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club serves as our Clubhouse during the winter months. It is easily accessible from the trail, has loads of parking, and is open on week-ends for breakfast and warm-up opportunities.
Club Meetings
We hold general club meetings throughout the year. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Great snowmobile clubs are made great by active members and volunteers, so come on out, meet your fellow snowmobilers and be part of the Club. Most meetings are held at the Clubhouse (Lombard Glen G&CC) unless otherwise specified.
A BIT OF HUMOUR
PROVIDED BY Bill MacPherson
Too funny not to post –
Helpful hints for snowmobilers to keep in shape,
•Go to your local snowmobile repair shop, smile and give the first guy you see $400. This will get you used to spending money there on a regular basis….
•Remove the muffler from your lawnmower, place the mower in a large metal garbage can and start it up. Put your head in the can and have someone close the lid. Especially important for Arctic Cat owners.
•Fill a 50-gallon barrel with sand. Lower it into a hole. Now lift it out. If you can, add water to the sand and try it again. Do this 5 times per day. This will get your back in shape for those deep snow stucks.
•Tie a rope to a heavy-duty spring. Pull the rope repeatedly with each arm until the pain in your shoulders meets somewhere in the middle of your back. This will get you in shape for starting your bud’s sled that he conveniently forgot was out of gas and didn’t tell you. It’s best to do this exercise while someone is spraying starting fluid into your nose and eyes also.
•Place your hands in a bucket of ice water for 20 minutes. Put the carburetor from your lawn mower in the bottom of your deep freeze. Now climb in the deep freeze, shut the lid and overhaul it while holding a pen light in your mouth. This is particularly important for Skidoo owners. NOTE: Advanced riders do this with a Leatherman tool.
Put on a Balaclava and a full-face helmet. Attempt to drink hot chocolate through the opening. Advanced riders attempt this while riding a lawn tractor in the nearest farmers field.
•Using an old kitchen chair, remove the legs and position it at the top of a long flight of concrete stairs. Sit firmly on the chair with your knees drawn to your chest. Have a friend wrap silver duct tape around your knees and back to attach you firmly to the chair and push off…This is good exercise for Sunday afternoon trail rides. Polaris riders should do two sets.See More
